School Kitchen Assistant (Teaching Assistant)

To provide essential support to the Nutrition and Food Science teachers in the preparation of ingredients, maintenance of kitchen laboratories, and ensuring a safe, hygienic environment for secondary school students to conduct practical lessons. Job Scope: Lesson Preparation: Prepping food trays for student practical (i.e. washing, portioning ingredients and organizing ingredients/kitchen equipment etc.) based on the weekly curriculum. Kitchen Maintenance: Ensuring all NFS culinary laboratories, preparation room, refrigerators, and pantry are kept clean, organized, and compliant with NEA hygiene standards. Equipment Care: Regular checking of ovens, stoves and other kitchen appliances (ie. microwave ovens, steamer ovens, blenders, electric cake mixers, electric steamers etc.) are in working order and reporting faults. Inventory Management: Assisting teachers in checking stock levels, receiving grocery deliveries, and ensuring the "First-In, First-Out" (FIFO) method is used for ingredients. Safety & Hygiene: Ensuring all dishcloths are laundered, floors are swept and mopped; kitchen surfaces are wiped clean with detergent and all kitchen waste are disposed of correctly atthe end of each school day. Assistance During Exams: Providing logistical support and preparation of ingredients during national practical examinations (N-Level/O-Level NFS exams). Requirements: Education & Certification: Food Hygiene Certificate: Possesses a valid WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 certificate (formerly Basic Food Hygiene). Communication: Able to understand and communicate well (to read recipes, ingredient labels and follow teacher instructions). Experience - Prior experience in a school canteen, catering, or a commercial kitchen is highly preferred. Familiarity with the Singapore secondary school environment is a plus. Physical & Technical Skills - Comfortable to stand for long periods, lift grocery crates, and perform manual cleaning tasks. Knife Skills: Proficient in various cuttin…